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We natives don't understand our state government, either. There's such a HUGE difference in mindsets between the large metropolitan areas of the state (San Diego, LA, Bay Area) and the rest of the state where us plain folk live.

Back to teachers: Mrs. TI7's Back to School Night went astonishingly well. about three-quarters of her kid's parents showed up. Some even signed up to help in the classroom! I'm not holding my breath on my wife's behalf, however...

I remember our first principal (of the school where I teach) once said he never wanted to see the school on TV news, because it would likely be negative. Ah, how those in education can sometimes see the future. Especially if the word "police" is included. It'll be an interesting Monday morning next week, I think.